CR end 27-year wait with scintillating win

CR & FC ended their 27-year wait to beat Kandy Sports Club in a league encounter as they recorded a 38-point (6 tries, 4 conversions) to 26-point (4 tries, 3 conversions) win in their crucial Inter Club Rugby encounter, which concluded at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium.

FIFA’s Infantino Condemns ‘Abhorrent’ Racism during Games in Italy, England

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse following racist incidents in Italy and England on Saturday.

India’s Tata awarded IPL title rights for record $300mn

Corporate behemoth Tata Group has again been awarded title sponsorship rights of the Indian Premier League for five years, for a record sum of $300 million, the national cricket board said Saturday.

Sri Lanka outclass Zimbabwe to clinch series

Wanindu Hasaranga’s bottom-order demolition eased Sri Lanka to a 2-1 series win against Zimbabwe Thursday after the tourists were bowled out in Colombo for 82, their worst-ever T20 total.

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan after wrapping up Zimbabwe series

Following the conclusion of the ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka is gearing up to face Afghanistan in an all-format series starting from February 2.

Former Pakistan coaches resign from NCA positions

Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick leave roles at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Pakistan

Ton-up Lahiru propel Kandy in NSL

A fine century by Lahiru Udara helped Kandy make a formidable 339 for six against Galle on day one of the National Super League (NSL) four-day encounter played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota.

Kaveesha, Sadew steer Royal, Panadura to big win

Kaveesha Perera and Sadew Wijeratne shone for Royal, Panadura in their innings and 77-run win against Jaffna Central in their Under-19 Inter-Schools cricket encounter played at Jaffna.

Havies should have it easy over Navy

Havelock SC will start favourites when they take on Navy SC in their SLR Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament encounter at Havelock Park tomorrow. The kick-off is at 6.30 p.m.

Trinity in command

Trinity College were in a strong position in their Inter-Schools Under-19 cricket encounter against St. Thomas’ College, Matara which commenced at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy.

Sri Lanka Cricket to hire Jonty Rhodes for advanced training

Sri Lanka Cricket decided to obtain the services of some of the best-known talents in international cricket to provide advanced training for local coaches, trainers, and physiotherapists to enhance their skills and competencies by conducting periodic training programs in selected areas.

SL youth ready to qualify for Paris Olympics

The Minister of Sports Harin Fernando has instructed the Director General of Sports to provide equal opportunities for Sri Lankan youth to attain qualifications for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, starting on July 26.

Rohit stars as India down Afghanistan in second Super Over

India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third match ended in a tie following Rohit Sharma’s record-setting century on Wednesday.

New York venue to host T20 World Cup matches unveiled

34,000-seat Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, set to host India-Pakistan clash among eight T20 World Cup matches, announced

Sri Lanka under pressure in must-win game

Sri Lanka will be under pressure when they take on the underdogs Zimbabwe in the third and deciding Twenty20 International at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo tomorrow.

Rohit Sharma smashes record 5th T20I century

Rohit Sharma makes history: Clinches fifth men’s T20I century, a remarkable feat in Bengaluru’’

Praveen steers Lumbini MV to third successive win

An allround performance by Praveen Maneesha helped Lumbini MV cruise through to their third successive outright win when they defeated Zahira College, Colomb by nine wickets in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at the BRC ground.

Novak Djokovic battles past Alexei Popyrin to reach third round

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic held off Alexei Popyrin to avoid a shock second-round exit.

Antonians beat Ananda after 76 years

St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota beat Ananda College by 10 wickets in their Under-19 Inter-Schools cricket encounter, which concluded at Katugastota.

Theekshana makes top ten ODI bowling move as T20Is lead to host of changes

While Wanindu Hasaranga’s seven-wicket haul led to a 28-place jump, it was compatriot Maheesh Theekshana to make a noteworthy move to equal-eighth on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Bowling Rankings.

Watch: Debutant Shamar claims first-time opener Smith off his first ball in Test cricket

Shamar Joseph had an incredible first day of Test cricket as Australia squandered a strong start to trail by 129 at stumps on day one

Allen’s record 137 gives New Zealand series-clinching Pakistan T20 win

New Zealand sealed their T20 series against Pakistan with two games to spare Wednesday on the back of a record 137 off 62 balls by opener Finn Allen at University Oval in Dunedin.

Twenty matches scheduled to be played from January 18

The four day National Super League cricket tournament which is scheduled to get underway from January 18 will see 20 matches being worked off starting from January 18 with the first two matches slotted to be played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium and the SSC ground which will culminate with the final being due to played from April 30 to May 3 at the Pallekele International Stadium.

Zimbabwe’s last-over heroics level three-match T20 series, standing at 1-1

In a nail-biting showdown at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday, Zimbabwe’s Luke Jongwe and Clive Madande staged a sensational final-over performance against Angelo Mathews, clinching the second Twenty20 International. The dramatic conclusion resulted in a series draw, with both teams now leveled at 1-1.

Sri Lanka eyes U19 Men’s CWC trophy

Sri Lanka are yet to lift the U19 Men’s CWC trophy but have left their mark on the tournament over the years.

Roma sack former Manchester United and Chelsea boss and appoint Daniele de Rossi

Jose Mourinho has been sacked as Roma manager and replaced by the club’s former captain Daniele de Rossi.

Dimath spins Maliyadeva to victory

An impressive match bag figure of 9 for 65 by left arm spinner Dimath Abeysinghe helped Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala to record a comfortable eight wicket win over Mahinda College, Galle in a low scoring match of the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Kurunegala.

Inaugural FIFA ‘World Series’ in Sri Lanka

FIFA is planning to conduct the inaugural FIFA ‘World Series,’ a four-nation football tournament from March 18 to 26 in Colombo.

Bangladesh all-rounder banned from all cricket for Anti-Corruption Code breach

32-year-old Nasir Hossain set to serve two-year ban, with six months suspended. Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has been banned from all cricket after accepting charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Cummins and Sharma claim December honours in ICC Player of the Month Awards

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month award winners for December 2023 after shortlists were announced last week.